Principal Thermal Design Engineer

k2 space

Los Angeles, CA, United States
On-site
Spacecraft thermal analysis
Thermal management strategies
Thermal testing campaigns
K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit

Job Summary

  • K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.
  • You will be a core driver of the detailed thermal design of spacecraft subsystems by running thermal analysis at both the component and spacecraft level.
  • Our ideal candidate has experience with in-orbit integrated thermal analysis of spacecraft components using both first principles as well analytical models using software tools.

Matching Summary

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft thermal analysis
  • Thermal management strategies
  • Thermal testing campaigns
  • Thermal Desktop
  • Ansys IcePak
  • Python for automation

Nice-to-have

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Groundbreaking startup

Key Requirements

  • Experience with in-orbit integrated thermal analysis
  • Hands-on experience with thermal testing
  • Experience with Thermal Desktop and Ansys

Work Rights

Not specified

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